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Near Charlotte you'll find remote mountains, undeveloped lakes and rivers, and even old-growth forest.

Your guide to hang gliding, hiking, biking, paddling, and more in North Carolina's Burke County.

We highlight best ways for families to explore the mountains, rivers, and lakes surrounding Morganton, North Carolina.

Road cyclists in Charlotte can take an easy ride along a greenway or tackle some distance on scenic, rural roads.

Four-season outdoor recreation opportunities and a focus on healthy, active living make Charlotte a great city for people who love the outdoors.

New locations in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, South Carolina

The golden days of fall are prime time for hiking, biking, paddling, and playing outdoors in Winston-Salem.

North Carolina's rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal areas offer great SUP spots for people of all ability levels.

The South Mountains are the site of Native American trade routes, an early gold discovery, and trails blazed by the CCC.

Here's how to plan a Wilmington beach getaway that’s part outdoor adventure, part city tour, and 100% fun.

Morganton, North Carolina, boasts hyperlocal beer, farm-to-table eateries, and some of the best outdoor adventure in the Blue Ridge

The Biltmore Estate combines Victorian-era hospitality with some of the best hiking, biking, and paddling in Asheville.

Some of Lake Norman State Park is home to some of the best mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, hiking, and camping in the region.

The hills of the Triad region offer mountain bikers pumpy ascents, fast and flowy lines and lake vistas.

Escape the heat and humidity this summer for a weekend with equal parts outdoor adventure and relaxation in this North Carolina town.

Plan the perfect weekend getaway by mixing and matching these top activities, eateries, and places to stay in the North Carolina High Country.

In North Carolina you'll find easy access to day hikes and weekend backpacking routes on the Appalachian Trail.

Greenville, South Carolina, packs more than 100 restaurants, eclectic locally-owned shops, and 20 miles of greenways in and around a charming and historic Main Street. In downtown Greenville, you can enjoy a weekend of relaxation, outdoor recreation, family fun, and everything in between.

When you combine Old South traditions like carriage rides, riverside picnics, and down-home cooking with the New South vibe of farm-to-market eateries, art tours, and rooftop craft cocktail lounges, you have one of the hottest destinations in the southeast.

Plan a weekend of relaxation, outdoor recreation, family fun, and everything in between in downtown Greenville.

Your sunrise to sunset guide to the best paddling, running, biking, noshing, and chilling in the Charlotte area.

Winston-Salem's new Rock Box Bouldering gym aims to be a central hub for the Triad climbing community.

With the summer heat still months away, it’s a great time for an outdoor adventure close to home.

Whether you sign up for a grueling, obstacle-conquering mud run or float your kayak through bucolic stands of aquatic spider lilies, now’s the time to load up your calendar with all the Instagram-worthy adventures Charlotte has to offer.